From Google's Sundar Pichai to Apple's Sabih Khan, here's a list of Indian-origin techies ruling global companies

Check out list of Indian-origin top executives who are heading major global firms — and inspiring millions around the world.

Whether it's Google, YouTube, or now, even Apple, Indians are leading some of the world’s biggest tech companies, making a mark on the global stage.

From Sundar Pichai to the newly-appointed Apple COO, Sabih Khan, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, here’s a list of the Indian-origin top executives who are heading major global firms — and inspiring millions around the world.

Sundar Pichai, Google and Alphabet

He leads both Google and its parent company, Alphabet, overseeing key innovations in AI and organising the world's information. Many admire his leadership skills and suggest he follows a 7E style - encompassing ethics, excellence, and more.

He was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Satya Nadella, Microsoft

He is the chairman and CEO of Microsoft since 2014. Earlier, he was a board member at Starbucks. He previously led R&D for the Microsoft's Online Services Division and was vice president of the company's Business Division.

He was born in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Arvind Krishna, IBM

He is chairman, president and CEO of IBM (International Business Machines). He has spent over three decades with the tech giant. Notably, in 2016, he was selected as “one of 25 geniuses who are creating the future of business” for his foundational work on blockchain.

He was born in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.

Shantanu Narayen, Adobe

He is the CEO of Adobe. During his tenure, he has turned Adobe into a creative software powerhouse with products like Photoshop and Acrobat. Notably, Shantanu holds five patents.

He was born in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Thomas Kurian, Google Cloud

Thomas Kurian is the CEO of Google Cloud since 2019. For his expertise and excellence in the field, he was named 'Cloud Wars CEO of the Year for 2024'.

He was born in Pampady, a town in Kerala.

Sanjay Mehrotra, Micron Technology

He leads Micron as its business executive and the CEO. Also the co-founder of SanDisk, he has focused on computing architecture and artificial intelligence technologies. He holds more than 70 patents.

He was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Neal Mohan, YouTube

Mohan is the CEO of YouTube. He assumed the position in 2023, focusing on expanding creator tools and platform safety.

He was born in an Indian family living in the US.

Sabih Khan, Apple

He is the newly-appointed chief operating officer (COO) of Apple. He has been promoted from his current position of Senior Vice President of Operations at the company. Khan has been with Apple for 30 years.

He was born in Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh.